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LBC host O’Brien went on to suggest that Mr Spencer's rhetoric could soon become more prevalent in the UK.

He said: “Everything happens here more slowly and dare I say it rather more politely, but it could still potentially be just as insidious.”

Mr Spencer is president of the National Policy Institute, which describes itself as "an independent organisation dedicated to the heritage, identity, and future of people of European descent in the United States".

Trump supporter Mr Spencer, who had his Twitter account suspended last week for his views, was speaking at an annual conference when some of his supporters used Nazi salutes.

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Richard Spencer’s speech led to people copying the Nazi salute

This is Nazism, this is white supremacism

LBC host, James O'Brien

Mr Bannon, who was recently appointed as President-elect Trump’s chief strategist, has been criticised for being associated with the 'alternative right'.

O’Brien, a former newspaper journalist, said: “This is Nazism, this is white supremacism. This isn't provocative newspaper articles or online blogs, trying to get a reaction or chase down clicks.

“This is people who honestly believe the colour of their flesh is indicative of some sort of intrinsic worth.

“Does Donald Trump buy into all this stuff? Shoot me down, I still don't think he does. I think it's incredibly useful for him. I think he's got one interest and one interest only and that's Donald Trump.”

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